Irish Rail considering installing vending machines on trains 

A train at the platform at Kent Station, Cork. On-board trolley services were withdrawn as a result of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Irish Rail is considering installing vending machines on inter-city rail services to enable passengers to buy food and drink on trains following the suspension of on-board catering services three years ago.

The State-owned railway company is examining the use of vending machines on its mainline rail network as an option to complement the possible return of on-board trolley services which were withdrawn as a result of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020.